NHTSA Complaint #11404008 — 2016 KIA SPORTAGE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11404008
Vehicle	2016 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 19, 2021
Date Filed	March 20, 2021
Mileage	2 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

CAR BEGAN MAKING A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE THEN IMMEDIATELY STOPPED RUNNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. LUCKILY I WAS ON A COUNTY ROAD AND COASTED IN TO A DRIVEWAY. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE WHERE IT STILL RESIDES AND FEARING IT IS A ROD BEARING FAILURE IN THE MOTOR.

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